When should the finish flooring be installed?

When should the finish flooring be installed?

• A. after drywall is hung
• B. before interior trim is installed
• C. after subfloor is installed
• D. after drywall finished

Answer: (B)

Finish flooring is laid before interior trim because you get a clean, tight edge at the walls and can properly align transitions and door thresholds. Once the floor is down, the trim (baseboards and casings) is installed to cover the expansion gaps and provide a finished look. Installing trim first would complicate fitting the flooring and could lead to damage or gaps, making the job harder and less precise. The floor goes on the prepared subfloor, and the interior trim is added afterward to complete the room.

Finish flooring is laid before interior trim because you get a clean, tight edge at the walls and can properly align transitions and door thresholds. Once the floor is down, the trim (baseboards and casings) is installed to cover the expansion gaps and provide a finished look. Installing trim first would complicate fitting the flooring and could lead to damage or gaps, making the job harder and less precise. The floor goes on the prepared subfloor, and the interior trim is added afterward to complete the room.